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SOAN0235A-S11

The City and Its People

The City and Its People
We all live somewhere, and increasingly we find ourselves living in an urban environment. In this course we will explore current topics in urban sociology, with particular emphasis on the power of place, culture, and community in U.S. cities. We will study the historical, cultural, and political conditions that have shaped contemporary U.S. cities, such as New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles. We will examine how cities change and resist change through the lens of such subjects as migration, poverty, urban arts, crime, and education as it pertains to the city. Students will read a variety of ethnographic and sociological materials, in order to gain an understanding of the complexities of both urban life and processes of representation. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21994
Subject Code:
SOAN
Course Number:
0235
Section Identifier:
A

Course

SOAN 0235

All Sections in Spring 2011

Spring 2011

SOAN0235A-S11 Lecture (Owens)
SOAN0235B-S11 Lecture (Owens)